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With most of the Reds' 2014 season dedicated to complaining, most of us have overlooked some of the good performances -- myself included.

And maybe the most overlooked is the job that Jonathan Broxton has done -- and I'm counting myself among those who haven't given it enough attention.

In 17 games this season, Broxton's allowed just one run -- and he was bailed out in the game when Joey Votto hit a walk-off homer in the bottom of the ninth. He's walked only five and his WHIP stands at 0.673.

This weekend was most impressive, as Broxton appeared in all three wins, allowing just one baserunner over that span. He hasn't walked a batter since giving up that run in the blown save on May 9 and most importantly he twice faced the Diamondbacks' best hitter, Paul Goldschmidt, in close games and twice he struck him out. Against the Dodgers, he got Yasiel Puig and Hanley Ramirez to fly out, ending a threat in the eighth.

Middle relievers are much like umpires, they're doing their job the best when you don't notice them -- but we should be noticing the job that Broxton is doing right now. With Aroldis Chapman back -- and with the addition of the change looking better than ever -- plus Broxton in the eighth, the bullpen is settling down.

Triple-A -- Louisville 3, Columbus 2: 3B Chris Nelson knocked in two runs, while C Tucker Barnhart plated the third for the Bats. 2B Ruben Gotay was 2 for 4 with a double, and DH Felix Perez scored twice, also going 2 for 4. Jumbo Diaz recorded his 13th save. [Box]

Double-A -- Jacksonville 4, Pensacola 0: RHP Robert Stephenson went just three innings, giving up four runs (two earned) on four hits and a walk. LF Steve Selsky was 2 for 4, raising his average to .302 on the season. [Box]

High-A -- High Desert 8, Bakersfield 4: 1B Marquez Smith hit his 11th homer of the season, and DH Seth Mejias-Brean was 2 for 4 with his third triple of the season. [Box]

Low-A -- Lansing 7, Dayton 3: CF Phillip Ervin was 3 for 4 with a triple and LF Jon Mathews also went 3 for 4. Both drove in a run, as did SS Carlton Daal, who was 2 for 4. [Box]

• And finally, I just have no words for Game of Thrones. I've had this feeling from the show before, but last night was the first time I actually yelled in response. Luckily, I didn't wake my daughter.

I'm just glad I didn't have to watch Mad Men after that -- it may have been too much.